By Adamu Hamza Marree Talum
The call from the youth of Shelleng for Alhaji Ahmadu Yoola,
Sardaunan Kiri, to contest against Honorable Kobis Ari Timnu is a significant
one. This movement should be warmly embraced by both the people of Shelleng and
Guyuk. It is a call that aligns with the collective goal of advancing politics
for development and prosperity.
The era of voting strictly along party lines is over. What
matters now is electing the right person, not just the party, and I am
confident that the people of Shelleng have found the right candidate in
Sardaunan Kiri—especially at this critical time when we are lagging behind in
various aspects of development within our constituency.
Sardaunan Kiri is a well-known figure in Shelleng, not
because of any prior political ambitions, but due to his longstanding
contributions to humanity within the Shelleng Local Government and beyond. He
is a career civil servant who recently retired from the Economic and Financial
Crimes Commission (EFCC). Despite his retirement, the people of Shelleng have
urged him to continue serving, as he is seen as the only person capable of
leading the constituency out of its current challenges.
For too long, Shelleng has experienced biased political
representation, particularly from those hailing from the other half of the
constituency. Honorable Kobis Ari Timnu, for example, has prioritized
large-scale projects in Guyuk, while Shelleng has seen little to no comparable
development. This is despite his claim that he secured 60% of his votes from
Shelleng during his celebration of his political victory. It is unacceptable
for those who significantly contributed to his success to be neglected, while those
who gave only 40% of their votes are prioritized. This reeks of tribalism and
unprecedented sectionalism.
I have personally witnessed major projects in Guyuk,
including full electrification in several communities and the construction of
classrooms in Gunda and surrounding villages. These are massive undertakings,
yet Shelleng has been largely ignored. Instead, Kobis has made misleading
statements about Shelleng’s contribution to his electoral victory, while
continuing to neglect the area.
It is high time we put an end to this political
individualism. The people of Shelleng must unite and support Alhaji Ahmadu
Yoola in replacing Honorable Kobis Ari Timnu in 2027, putting an end to the
unfair favoritism displayed in his political performance. Let the people of
Guyuk support him next time since it is their communities that have benefited
from his capital projects.
Although Kobis did distribute some bags of fertilizer to a
few farmers in Shelleng, I assure you that significantly larger quantities were
distributed in Guyuk. It is time for us to reflect and make a wise decision.
Let us support a candidate who will treat the people of both
Shelleng and Guyuk Local Governments fairly. We have witnessed Sardaunan Kiri’s
responsiveness on many occasions, and we trust he will continue to deliver even
more when elected to the House of Representatives. His track record as a career
civil servant speaks for itself, and we are confident that he will bring
greater development to both Shelleng and Guyuk.
In the past, he has provided transformers and constructed
culverts in various villages, including Kem, Kiri, and beyond. I assure you, we
will not regret voting for Sardaunan Kiri over Timnu in 2027.
Let us unite behind him on any platform he chooses to
contest, and together, we can put an end to political tribalism within the
Shelleng/Guyuk Constituency.
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